NewTechnical Sales Specialist (Surface Chemistry) Aculon, IncTechnical Sales Specialist (Surface Chemistry)San Diego, CAJob Description Aculon, a fast-growing San Diego-based leader in advanced surface treatment technologies, is seeking a highly motivated and task-oriented individual for a full-time Technical Sales Specialist (Surface Chemistry) role at our corporate headquarters. What You’ll Do: Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound customer inquiries, providing prompt, accurate, and professional responses to technical questions regarding Aculon’s chemical products.
NewSenior Quality Control Associate - Chemistry Argonaut Manufacturing ServicesSenior Quality Control Associate - ChemistryCarlsbad, CA$130,000–$140,000 / yearor B.S.) in a Life Science disciplineA minimum of 7 years' experience in a GMP-compliant Quality Control function within the medical device and/or biopharmaceutical fieldsA high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness with strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal directionAnalytical experience in the following methodologies: Buffer Characterization (pH, conductivity, osmolality), Concentration (UV/Vis and/or Fluorescence), Chromatography (HPLC, Electrophoresis)The ability to work effectively within cross functional teams comprised of Manufacturing, Tech Transfer, Quality Assurance, and Senior ManagementAn affinity for precise and detailed documentation skills. Perform detailed chemical analysis of samples from production, routine monitoring, stability and validation or qualification studies using compendial and non-compendial methodsUtilize advanced instruments such as HPLC/UHPLC, SoloVPE, Maurice (cIEF and SDS Page), FTIR and UV/Vis SpectrophotometersAuthor protocols and reports including but not limited to, method qualification, method verification, method validation and method suitability.
Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry DetailsAssistant Professor, Chemistry and BiochemistrySan Diego, CaliforniaResearch Statement and Proposed Research Projects should include brief highlights of past research accomplishments; description of proposed areas of research; research program’s relevance and significance to the field; how research may be maintained and strengthened through external funding and collaborations; how the proposed research projects are appropriate and tailored to the undergraduate research environment; and, importantly, how undergraduate research students will be mentored. The statement of teaching philosophy could include how teaching strategies informed by chemical education research have been or will be implemented; strategies for assessing student learning; ideas for new interdisciplinary upper-division courses; and especially outlining a commitment to inclusive pedagogical practices and approaches for creating an inclusive teaching environment.
Lecturer - CHEM 533: Polymer Chemistry (Fall 2026) California State University San MarcosLecturer - CHEM 533: Polymer Chemistry (Fall 2026)San Marcos, CaliforniaThe Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to lecture CHEM 533: Polymer Chemistry. Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Lecturer - CHEM 202L: Organic Chemistry Lab (Fall 2026) California State University San MarcosLecturer - CHEM 202L: Organic Chemistry Lab (Fall 2026)San Marcos, CaliforniaAnticipated Hiring Salary Range : $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges (eff 7/1/24): • CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY : $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month • CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY : $6,221 - $13,224 per full-time month The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. The entire sequence covers bonding structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, chemical and physical properties of each functional group, acid/base phenomena, reaction mechanisms and kinetics, organic synthesis, and an introduction to spectroscopic structure determination.
Lecturer Pool - Chemistry and Biochemistry AY 2026/27 California State University San MarcosLecturer Pool - Chemistry and Biochemistry AY 2026/27San Marcos, CaliforniaEducation Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education.
Research Associate - Chemistry Bio-TechneResearch Associate - ChemistrySan Marcos, CaliforniaMinimum Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or related field preferred with 1-3 years work experience in In Vitro diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical or related industry required. By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics.
Research Scientist, Peptide Chemistry Scripps ResearchResearch Scientist, Peptide ChemistrySan Diego, CA$77,000–$95,000 / yearPart timeLeveraging the unique scientific environment of Scripps Research, impacting translational sciences, Calibr-Skaggs has created a portfolio of drug candidates, and is shaping a new paradigm for advancing nonprofit biomedical research to impact patients while re-investing in further innovative research. In this role, the successful applicant will be a key member of the laboratory, contributing to the design and synthesis of peptide analogs intended to enhance the potency, pharmacokinetics, stability, and in vivo efficacy of potential drug candidates, with a particular focus on long-acting injectable formats.
Scientist, Life Science Organic Chemistry - San Diego, CA DSMScientist, Life Science Organic Chemistry - San Diego, CASan Diego, CA$97,000–$139,000 / yearThe ideal candidate will be an accomplished synthetic organic chemist with a proven track record of conducting science-based and computer-aided discovery of new bioactive and/or bio-functional molecules. Partner cross-functionally with other internal Science and Research domains including Biology, Computational Science, AI, and Machine Learning teams to speed up discovery.
Adjunct Pool (2025-26)/Chemistry Point Loma Nazarene UniversityAdjunct Pool (2025-26)/ChemistrySan Diego, CaliforniaAbility to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner. As specific needs for adjuncts are not always known, applicants who meet the initial review for qualifications will be placed into an adjunct pool for consideration as positions become available.
Director, Chemistry, Next Generation Genetic Medicine Ignite Human CapitalDirector, Chemistry, Next Generation Genetic MedicineSan Diego, CAThe Director, Chemistry will serve as a key scientific and strategic leader, owning the design, optimization, and advancement of next-generation oligonucleotide therapeutics — with particular focus on conjugation chemistry and targeted delivery technologies. This organization is developing novel approaches to precisely correct disease-causing mutations at the RNA level, with the potential to address conditions long considered undruggable.
Senior Scientist, Organic Chemistry - San Diego, CA DSMSenior Scientist, Organic Chemistry - San Diego, CASan Diego, CA$140,000–$170,000 / yearThe ideal candidate will be an accomplished synthetic organic chemist with a proven track record of conducting science-based and computer-aided discovery of new bioactive and/or bio-functional molecules. Partner cross-functionally with other internal Science and Research domains including Biology, Computational Science, AI, and Machine Learning teams to speed up discovery.
Postdoctoral Associate - Badran Lab - Chemistry The Scripps Research InstitutePostdoctoral Associate - Badran Lab - ChemistrySan Diego, CA$70,304–$75,353 / yearThe postdoctoral scholar would lead efforts towards the creation of robust circuits to detect cellular metabolites, develop tools to limit crosstalk between host processes and researcher-dictated metabolic functions, and implement these designed sensors in directed evolution experiments to afford novel metabolic pathways. Prior experience with protein/RNA bioengineering, experimental synthetic biology, molecular biology, bacterial genetics, mammalian tissue culture and assay development are all preferred but not absolutely necessary; any exceptionally creative and driven scientist interested in joining our team will be thoroughly considered.
Scientific Director, Computational Chemistry Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.Scientific Director, Computational ChemistrySan Diego, CA$218,200–$298,000 / yearThe company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis and uterine fibroids , as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. Working within multidisciplinary teams of medicinal chemists, structural biologists, pharmacologists, data scientists, and ADME/Tox representatives, provides molecular-level insight and computational expertise to inform compound design, potency and selectivity optimization, and de-risk design hypotheses.
Director or Associate Director, Medicinal Chemistry Allen SpoldenDirector or Associate Director, Medicinal ChemistryLa Jolla, CaliforniaThe role will entail coordinating a medicinal chemistry team with internal and external experimental capabilities, as well as proactively interfacing with diverse teams working on automated experimentation, AI-driven molecular generation, property predictions, and bioassay data generation. Devise strategies to identify lead molecules and optimize them for potency, selectivity, and ADME properties using multivariant SAR analysis and hypothesis driven design principles.
Lecturer - CHEM 202L: Organic Chemistry Lab (Fall 2026) CSU CareersLecturer - CHEM 202L: Organic Chemistry Lab (Fall 2026)San Marcos, CaliforniaAnticipated Hiring Salary Range : $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges (eff 7/1/24): • CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY : $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month • CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY : $6,221 - $13,224 per full-time month The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. The entire sequence covers bonding structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, chemical and physical properties of each functional group, acid/base phenomena, reaction mechanisms and kinetics, organic synthesis, and an introduction to spectroscopic structure determination.
Lecturer - CHEM 533: Polymer Chemistry (Fall 2026) CSU CareersLecturer - CHEM 533: Polymer Chemistry (Fall 2026)San Marcos, CaliforniaThe Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to lecture CHEM 533: Polymer Chemistry. Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Senior Scientist, Computational Chemistry Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.Senior Scientist, Computational ChemistrySan Diego, CA$110,800–$151,000 / yearThe company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis and uterine fibroids , as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. Advances the company's computational platform with expert knowledge providing innovative ideas to make significant contributions, that is aligned with team's strategy to progress compounds forward for multiple projects.
Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.Principal Scientist, Medicinal ChemistrySan Diego, CA$130,800–$179,000 / yearThe company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis and uterine fibroids , as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Leads projects and initiatives in the rapid optimization of lead molecules utilizing modern technology available to medicinal chemists such as automated synthesis and purification.
Sr Associate Scientist I or II, Medicinal Chemistry Iambic TherapeuticsSr Associate Scientist I or II, Medicinal ChemistrySan Diego, CaliforniaThis position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating closely with medicinal chemists, biologists, DMPK scientists, computational chemists, machine learning researchers, and software engineers throughout all stages of discovery, from hit identification and lead optimization through candidate selection. The Iambic platform has demonstrated delivery of new drug candidates to human clinical trials with unprecedented speed and across multiple target classes and mechanisms of action.